High Artist Profile: Jeffrey Alcairo
High Artist Profile: Jeffrey Alcairo Jeffrey Alcairo is a self-taught artist, born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He entered High Art 2017 with the two incredibly creative pieces seen below. He has been drawing and doodling since he was 4 years old. His art influences and inspirations come from his love of comic books, […]
Cannabis 101: THC Facts
Cannabis 101: THC Facts Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary cannabinoid found in cannabis. There are more than 100 cannabinoid compounds in cannabis, but THC and CBD are the main two that people are concerned with. CBD doesn’t produce mind-altering effects like THC, but it has powerful medicinal properties. High levels of THC are the hallmark […]
How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your System?
How Long Does Cannabis Stay in Your System? Until employment law catches up with medical cannabis legalization, there’s still a good chance that a new job offer will come dependent on passing a drug test. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to how long THC will register on a drug test. It’s highly […]
5 Facts About CBD
5 Facts About CBD Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the primary cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. It’s been in the news a lot lately as many states navigate cannabis legalization. CBD differs from THC in that is doesn’t produce psychoactive effects, but there’s a lot more to it. Here are some facts about CBD. […]
6 Tips: Cannabis on a Budget
6 Tips: Cannabis on a Budget By Zelda Flowers For daily cannabis users, most of who are medicating, the costs of cannabis can really add up. Treating chronic pain, for example, can require frequent, daily treatment for pain control. Same can be said of those who use cannabis for mental conditions like anxiety, depression and […]
High Artist Profile: Sophie Wright
High Artist Profile: Sophie Wright Sophie Wright loves to recycle her work. “All good pieces come from destruction and rebirth and destruction again. You roll it up, add a little extra and set it ablaze. Because that’s how you build on your own practice and your own state of mind. Art is a state of being, […]
5 Social Strains for Introverts
5 Social Strains for Introverts There’s a mistaken belief that introverts don’t enjoy people or socializing, but that’s simply not true. Introverts can be just as outgoing and sociable as anyone else. The difference is that socialization is energizing for extroverts and draining for introverts. Extroverts get recharged among people. Introverts expend a lot of […]
High Artist Profile: John Haverty
High Artist Profile: John Haverty John Haverty has entered High Art multiple times. What many people don’t know about his work is the sheer size! Each of his beautifully intricate pieces is illustrated on sheets as large as 28 feet long with watercolor and ink! John was born in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised […]
The Strain Name Game
The Strain Name Game By Zelda Flowers If you need further proof that the cannabis industry has been dominated by men stunted in adolescence, just take a look at the roster of cannabis strain names: Violator Kush, Alien Dawg, Death Star, Cat Piss, Alaskan Thunder Fuck and my current favorite, XJ-13. Actually, XJ-13 is a […]
Cannabis 101: The Benefits of CBD
Cannabis 101: The Benefits of CBD If you’re new to the world of medical marijuana, you’ve probably heard the term “CBD” in the news a lot recently. CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound found in cannabis. It’s different from THC in that it has no psychoactive properties and doesn’t cause the user to feel “high.” Cannabis […]